{"product_id":"hit-what-you-aim-at-webinar","title":"Hit What You Aim At Webinar: Point Control for Historical Fencers (1st and\/or 2nd August 2026)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYour sword should go where you want it to.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these live online workshops, we’ll explore practical methods for developing point control through a series of solo training exercises that can be practised almost anywhere, with very little equipment. No partner is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo take active part in the seminar you will need a wall target fixed to a sturdy wall, or some other stable target (a “Bob” would work). In a pinch I use a drawing pin stuck in a notice board. If the available wall or target are flimsy, you can still get the basic idea of how to train, you’ll just have to be more careful about the level of force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions for making your own wall target and hanging target are included in the handout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough I’ll be demonstrating primarily with the smallsword, the principles apply to anything you thrust with. Whether you fence with a rapier, longsword, sidesword, foil, or smallsword, you’ll leave with practical drills that will improve your precision, coordination, and body mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re completely new to historical fencing, an experienced practitioner looking to refine your mechanics, or an instructor interested in teaching point control more effectively, this class will give you practical tools you can use immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class we’ll cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tools you will need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow grip and grounding affect point control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamental exercises for developing precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining at every measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining with either hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon causes of poor point control (and how to fix them)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow point control exercises differ between smallsword, rapier, and longsword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to incorporate these exercises into your regular practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will also discuss (but not train) pair drills for point control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class concludes with a live question-and-answer session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 90 minutes, plus about 30 minutes for the Q\u0026amp;A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething to thrust with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething to thrust at\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasking tape and a sharpie pen to improvise thrusting targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Live online instruction (Zoom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Solo training: no partner required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Questions and answer session included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Recordings included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Downloadable workshop handout included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDates and Times\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the workshop accessible across multiple time zones, it will be taught twice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday August 1st, 8:00 am UK time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Europe and Australasia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday August 2nd, 7:00 pm UK time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Europe and the Americas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegister once and attend either session or both, or just watch the recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll registered participants will receive recordings of both classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve never taught exactly the same class twice, so while both sessions will cover the same material, there will be differences between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Workshop handout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Attendance at either or both live sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Recordings of both sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Live Q\u0026amp;A access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick “Add to cart” and you’ll gain access to both seminars. There’s no need to choose one or the other—you can attend both!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guy Windsor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58353439965565,"sku":"PointControlWebinar","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/5635\/0173\/files\/Ficher_lunging_target_copy.png?v=1783342472","url":"https:\/\/swordschool.shop\/products\/hit-what-you-aim-at-webinar","provider":"swordschool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}